Diamond Blog

When we think of diamonds we often think of clear brilliant gems. However, diamonds are not only clear colored stones. For example, the blue diamond is one of the most fascinating diamonds around. The blue diamond is also one of the rarest varieties of diamond, which makes it extremely sought after and expensive.The blue diamond is special. Natural blue diamonds come to be from traces of boron in the stone’s chemical composition. This is not a common occurrence, because this is something that happens in less than 0.1 percent of natural diamonds. Continue reading »

Even the smallest of well-cut diamonds glitters and sparkles, but there are some world-famous diamonds of such epic proportions and size that they certainly have extraordinary sparkle and glitter. Historically the ten most well-known and largest diamonds begin at a “lowest” weight of 203 carats! These huge stones are known by formal names and titles and some have equally colorful and mysterious histories surrounding them. Continue reading »

At award shows, now more than ever before, fans expect to see massive amounts of glittery diamonds on the ears, necks and wrists of their favorite female stars. However, stars showcasing diamonds is not a new idea. Years before, diamond publicity was established in motion pictures. In addition, motion picture companies lavished their stars with diamonds for gifts and for promotion. Continue reading »

Many people dream of one day being able to see the royal jewels at the Tower of London. Individuals that attended a recent Sotheby’s auction did not have to wait in line to see a magnificent collection of royal jewelry and many of the visitors in attendance walked away from the auction owning their own piece of royal jewelry. The event hosted by Sotheby’s is called the Magnificent Jewels, Noble Jewels and Jewels from the Collection of Lily Marinho. All of the individual pieces in the auction brought a total of 57.1 million dollars, which was the highest priced jewelry auction in Geneva over the last week and the second highest priced auction for jewelry of all time.There were many magnificent pieces of jewelry that were owned by various royal families and celebrities. One of the main features of the auction was a diamond and enamel cocktail watch that was created by one of the world’s most renowned jewelers and was owned by Henriette de L’Esprine, S.A.A. la Princesses Louis de Croy. Two other pieces that were owned by the same individual sold in the auction were a diamond devant corsage and a diamond and pink topaz bracelet. There are also many other pieces of jewelry in the auction that were once owned by royalty. Continue reading »

Although older news, this diamond story is without doubt one worth mentioning again. In 2004, a miraculous diamond was discovered in South Africa, which was named the Tirisano Easter Diamond. What makes this particular diamond so intriguing is that when exposed to ultra violet light it changes to a beautiful and bright pink color.The Tirisano Easter Diamond is a whopping 13.7 carats. While some diamonds do change color, the fluorescent pink is quite unusual and rare. Even more fascinating is that this diamond will remain a bright pink for some time after it has been removed from the UV light source, something other diamonds simply do not do. Continue reading »

Although most people are well aware of the beautiful diamond collection belonging to Elizabeth Taylor, most have no idea to the degree of the collection. Of course, one of the famous diamonds is a 33.19 carat, Asscher cut Krupp diamond that was presented to her by Richard Burton back in 1968. Originally, this particular diamond was a part of the Vera Krupp estate but it was purchased by Burton and given to his only true love, Elizabeth Taylor. Interestingly, Elizabeth Taylor wears this ring proudly still today. Continue reading »

Girls have loved diamonds since the beginning of time, so it’s little wonder that men have always sought diamonds-even if it means putting themselves in great danger or on the opposite side of the law. Hollywood, who loves a good romance, has also followed the greatest diamond heists of the century, and has made more than a few memorable movies about diamond hunting. What are some of your favorite diamond heist movies? Continue reading »

While almost every diamond is beautiful in its own way, only a fraction of a small percentage of diamonds ever found impressive enough to make history. Some of the most famous diamonds are rare exhibits of just how magnificent - and rare - a diamond can be. Continue reading »

Over the years, all types of items have been created with diamonds, some traditional and some not so traditional. In addition to traditional pieces such as jewelry, other items of interest have included diamond studded bras, tiaras, shoes, and now, a cricket ball! Although it sounds bizarre, there is in fact a diamond-studded cricket ball in existence. Continue reading »

For those that have a love of diamonds and a love of the movies, finding one with both ideas is a treat. Diamond investing, fraud and heists are at the heart of real life adventures. Movies love to imitate real life. They are also well written and although they may seem like, most aren’t taken from any real life situations. A great diamond plot is the heart of many movies that have hit the big screen. If you are looking for movies that involve diamonds, you are in luck, there are many available and there are more to hit the theaters soon. Continue reading »